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The origins of Processing at the MIT Media Lab go back to the Visible Language Workshop (VLW). Founded in 1975, the VLW became a founding research group at the lab from 1985 until 1994, when the director Muriel Cooper passed away. Processing emerged directly from the Aesthetics + Computation Group (ACG), a research unit set up at the Media Lab by John Maeda in 1996. Maedas work at the lab continued to synthesise visual design exploration with emerging software technologies. Within the ACG, Maeda initiated the Design By Numbers (DBN) programming platform, which was released in 1999.

Following this first appearance, he brought the two of us into the project to help maintain and extend it. Many aspects of Processing were modelled after DBN, which also integrated a code editor with a language. DBN was a minimal system: the canvas was always 100 by 100 pixels and only grey values could be used there was no colour. These constraints, as well as comfortable code elements such as paper and pen, made DBN easy to learn. Our experience with DBN kindled the ambition to begin Processing. We started by extending DBN to include colour and other features, but we soon realised that these limitations were the essence of that platform and it shouldnt be expanded. Our aim was to devise a system that was as easy to use as DBN, but with a bridge to making more ambitious work. We wanted to allow people to work in colour, at large sizes, to create 3D graphics, and more. Simple Processing sketches are almost as straightforward as DBN sketches, but Processing scales up it has a low floor and a high ceiling.

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LONDON (AP) The term metaverse seems to be everywhere. Facebook is hiring thousands of engineers in Europe to work on it, while video game companies are outlining their long-term visions for what some consider the next big thing online.

The metaverse, which could spring up again when Facebook releases earnings Monday, is the latest buzzword to capture the tech industrys imagination.

It could be the future, or it could be the latest grandiose vision by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg that doesnt turn out as expected or isnt widely adopted for years if at all.

Plus, many have concerns about a new online world tied to a social media giant that could get access to even more personal data and is accused of failing to stop harmful content.

Heres what this online world is all about:

WHAT IS THE METAVERSE?

Think of it as the internet brought to life, or at least rendered in 3D. Zuckerberg has described it as a virtual environment you can go inside of instead of just looking at on a screen. Essentially, its a world of endless, interconnected virtual communities where people can meet, work and play, using virtual reality headsets, augmented reality glasses, smartphone apps or other devices.

It also will incorporate other aspects of online life such as shopping and social media, according to Victoria Petrock, an analyst who follows emerging technologies.

Its the next evolution of connectivity where all of those things start to come together in a seamless, doppelganger universe, so youre living your virtual life the same way youre living your physical life, she said.

But keep in mind that its hard to define a label to something that hasnt been created, said Tuong Nguyen, an analyst who tracks immersive technologies for research firm Gartner.

Facebook warned it would take 10 to 15 years to develop responsible products for the metaverse, a term coined by writer Neal Stephenson for his 1992 science fiction novel Snow Crash.

WHAT WILL I BE ABLE TO DO IN THE METAVERSE?

Things like go to a virtual concert, take a trip online, and buy and try on digital clothing.

The metaverse also could be a game-changer for the work-from-home shift amid the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of seeing co-workers on a video call grid, employees could see them virtually.

Facebook has launched meeting software for companies, called Horizon Workrooms, to use with its Oculus VR headsets, though early reviews have not been great. The headsets cost $300 or more, putting the metaverses most cutting-edge experiences out of reach for many.

For those who can afford it, users would be able, through their avatars, to flit between virtual worlds created by different companies.

A lot of the metaverse experience is going to be around being able to teleport from one experience to another, Zuckerberg says.

Tech companies still have to figure out how to connect their online platforms to each other. Making it work will require competing technology platforms to agree on a set of standards, so there arent people in the Facebook metaverse and other people in the Microsoft metaverse, Petrock said.

IS FACEBOOK GOING ALL IN ON THE METAVERSE?

Indeed, Zuckerberg is going big on what he sees as the next generation of the internet because he thinks its going to be a big part of the digital economy. He expects people to start seeing Facebook as a metaverse company in coming years rather than a social media company.

A report by tech news site The Verge said Zuckerberg is looking at using Facebooks annual virtual reality conference this coming week to announce a corporate name change, putting legacy apps like Facebook and Instagram under a metaverse-focused parent company. Facebook hasnt commented on the report.

Critics wonder if the potential pivot could be an effort to distract from the companys crises, including antitrust crackdowns, testimony by whistleblowing former employees and concerns about its handling of misinformation.

Former employee Frances Haugen, who accused Facebooks platforms of harming children and inciting political violence, plans to testify Monday before a United Kingdom parliamentary committee looking to pass online safety legislation.

IS THE METAVERSE JUST A FACEBOOK PROJECT?

No. Zuckerberg has acknowledged that no one company will build the metaverse by itself.

Just because Facebook is making a big deal about the metaverse doesnt mean that it or another tech giant will dominate the space, Nguyen said.

There are also a lot of startups that could be potential competitors, he said. There are new technologies and trends and applications that weve yet to discover.

Video game companies also are taking a leading role. Epic Games, the company behind the popular Fortnite video game, has raised $1 billion from investors to help with its long-term plans for building the metaverse. Game platform Roblox is another big player, outlining its vision of the metaverse as a place where people can come together within millions of 3D experiences to learn, work, play, create and socialize.

Consumer brands are getting in on it, too. Italian fashion house Gucci collaborated in June with Roblox to sell a collection of digital-only accessories. Coca-Cola and Clinique have sold digital tokens pitched as a stepping stone to the metaverse.

Zuckerbergs embrace of the metaverse in some ways contradicts a central tenet of its biggest enthusiasts. They envision the metaverse as online cultures liberation from tech platforms like Facebook that assumed ownership of peoples accounts, photos, posts and playlists and traded off what they gleaned from that data.

We want to be able to move around the internet with ease, but we also want to be able to move around the internet in a way were not tracked and monitored, said venture capitalist Steve Jang, a managing partner at Kindred Ventures who focuses on cryptocurrency technology.

WILL THIS BE ANOTHER WAY TO GET MORE OF MY DATA?

It seems clear that Facebook wants to carry its business model, which is based on using personal data to sell targeted advertising, into the metaverse.

Ads are going to continue being an important part of the strategy across the social media parts of what we do, and it will probably be a meaningful part of the metaverse, too, Zuckerberg said in the companys most recent earnings call.

That raises fresh privacy concerns, Nguyen said, involving all the issues that we have today, and then some weve yet to discover because were still figuring out what the metaverse will do.

Petrock she said shes concerned about Facebook trying to lead the way into a virtual world that could require even more personal data and offer greater potential for abuse and misinformation when it hasnt fixed those problems in its current platforms.

I dont think they fully thought through all the pitfalls, she said. I worry theyre not necessarily thinking through all the privacy implications of the metaverse.

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It's been three months since Peta-Anne Louth underwent surgery for a hysterectomy.

The 48-year-old is one of about 30,000 women in Australia who undergo the procedure to remove reproductive organs every year.

"I've got endometriosis and I've also got adenomyosis it was causing me so much pain that I was bed-ridden every two weeks," she said.

But instead of undergoing a traditional hysterectomy, Ms Louth underwent a new type of procedure called vNOTES at Adelaide's Lyell McEwin Hospital one of the first hospitals in the country to offer the surgery.

Ms Louth was one of 20 people who took part in a trial that involved having the new procedure done, which is aimed to be less invasive.

Kate Walsh is an Adelaide Gynaecologist who performs vNOTES surgery.

"We do no cuts in the tummy and we do everything through the vaginaWe put an airtight device that creates a seal that allows us to blow up the abdomen which allows us to be able to see and see the structures that we want to cut and want to remove," Dr Walshsaid.

The surgery is designed to be performed quicker, leave no visible scarring and help the patient recover faster.

"I had a six-week exam afterwards and was practically almost healed, so it was extraordinary," Ms Louth said.

"I was back at work, you know very quickly, which is a fantastic result."

Adelaide Gynaecologist Tran Nguyen performed the vNOTES surgery on Ms Louth.

"She was able to bounce back much sooner than I expected, and it was her mindset as well, so she had quite a long wait for surgery but then was able to respond really well and recovered really well," Dr Nguyen said.

South Australian Health Minister Stephen Wade said the surgery was delivering better health outcomes.

"It reduces the recovery time by half, it reduces the elective surgery time by 40 minutes that's great for the patients, that's great for the hospital," he said.

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The innovative surgery is being used in other parts of the world and is beginning to make an appearance in Australia.

"Belgium has probably been the leaders in vNOTES surgery and it's been sort of adopted around the world,"Dr Walsh said.

"There's a couple of surgeons in Sydney who are just starting to do it, but really it's quite cutting edge for Australia."

Ms Louth said the surgery has changed her life.

"My brain isn't foggy, I'm functioning at 150 per cent as I once was, so to have that procedure was absolutely life-saving for me," she said.

Ms Louth has called for more to be done to focus on women's health.

"I still feel hysterectomies are considered to be something we still don't talk about and I've been nothing but loud about it since I've had one because I want the next generation of women to feel that it's not a taboo topic to talk about," Ms Louth said.

Meanwhile, Dr Walsh said women are becoming more vocal about their struggles with heavy periods and the pain they can cause.

"I think we've now realised that this is actually unacceptable," she said.

"The days of telling women to suffer in silence and just get on with a period are over.

"Now there are choices available to women and these choices are getting better and less invasive and letting them continue on with their strong and successful lives."

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / October 23, 2021 / Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas is home to the National Football League team Las Vegas Raiders. Inside the 1.9 billion dollar stadium, there is the Wynn Field Club, which offers a special nightlife experience to visitors of the stadium during NFL games. A first of its kind anywhere in the world.

This past Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders faced the Chicago Bears, providing the backdrop for a special VIP SurfCT NFL event at the Wynn Field Club at Allegiant Stadium. SurfCT is the number one dental information technology company where Everything is Connected.

SurfCT invited some of the dental and healthcare community's VIPs to this event, where people had the experience to connect with industry titans while watching a Sunday NFL game. Some of the attendees included Mr. Paul Vigario CEO and Founder SurfCT.com, Dr. Bruce Baird, Dr. PeyRay, Dr. Chase Larsen, Dr. Megan Shelton, Dr. Anthony Pallotto, Dr. Roshan Parikh, Mr. George Foreman, Mr. George Lopez and other famous stars, top doctors and executives.

"Dentists and healthcare industry leaders look for ways to innovate, but we have been innovating since 2003. And that's over two decades of experience in dental technology, dental office design, dental systems and innovation where everything is connected. We help doctors connect their vision, design, technology and treatment philosophies with their brand. It's a powerful level of services offered that empowers the doctors we work with" SurfCT CEO and Founder, Mr. Vigario explains.

SurfCT is an award-winning and internationally recognized company. They are a dental information technology company that helps doctors connect and automate everything in their private practice.

"Our ability to automate a practice and create a true digital workflow makes us the technology company of choice for dentists, oral surgeons, orthodontists, plastic surgeons, and even medspas who seek us when they speak to a dentist friend who has shared what SurfCT has done for them. Our growth has been from happy doctors who have experienced the results of practice automation, true digital workflow, the optimal patient experience, and practice growth by leveraging SurfCT knowledge and experience," Mr. Vigario shares.

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The team at SurfCT loves what they do and always works to make our clients number one. That mix of experience, knowledge and execution is crucial. SurfCT is always growing their brand by taking care of their dentists, doctors and clients. SurfCT is client-centric and is dedicated to building systems to help their clients achieve their dreams.

"There is no comparison with what we do. We build systems for doctors, for the way they want to practice. We change their lives with practice automation and help doctors achieve their dreams. There really is no competition for SurfCT and for the clients whom we serve" Mr. Vigario says. "Most private practices before they meet us run like a local coffee shop. With our systems, we turn them into Starbucks. Does Starbucks compete with the local coffee shop owner?"

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The following is the Oct. 21, 2021 Congressional Research Service report, Emerging Military Technologies: Background and Issues for Congress.

Members of Congress and Pentagon officials are increasingly focused on developing emerging military technologies to enhance U.S. national security and keep pace with U.S. competitors. The U.S. military has long relied upon technological superiority to ensure its dominance in conflict and to underwrite U.S. national security. In recent years, however, technology has both rapidly evolved and rapidly proliferatedlargely as a result of advances in the commercial sector. As former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel observed, this development has threatened to erode the United States traditional sources of military advantage. The Department of Defense (DOD) has undertaken a number of initiatives to arrest this trend. For example, in 2014, DOD announced the Third Offset Strategy, an effort to exploit emerging technologies for military and security purposes as well as associated strategies, tactics, and concepts of operation. In support of this strategy, DOD established a number of organizations focused on defense innovation, including the Defense Innovation Unit and the Defense Wargaming Alignment Group.

More recently, the 2018 National Defense Strategy echoed the underpinnings of the Third Offset Strategy, noting that U.S. national security will likely be

affected by rapid technological advancements and the changing character of war. New technologies include advanced computing, big data analytics, artificial intelligence, autonomy, robotics, directed energy, hypersonics, and biotechnologythe very technologies that ensure we will be able to fight and win the wars of the future.

The United States is the leader in developing many of these technologies. However, China and Russiakey strategic competitorsare making steady progress in developing advanced military technologies. As these technologies are integrated into foreign and domestic military forces and deployed, they could hold significant implications for the future of international security writ large, and will have to be a significant focus for Congress, both in terms of funding and program oversight.

This report provides an overview of selected emerging military technologies in the United States, China, and Russia:

It also discusses relevant initiatives within international institutions to monitor or regulate these technologies, considers the potential implications of emerging military technologies for warfighting, and outlines associated issues for Congress. These issues include the level and stability of funding for emerging technologies, the management structure for emerging technologies, the challenges associated with recruiting and retaining technology workers, the acquisitions process for rapidly evolving and dual-use technologies, the protection of emerging technologies from theft and expropriation, and the governance and regulation of emerging technologies. Such issues could hold implications for congressional authorization, appropriation, oversight, and treaty-making.

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A new guide detailing all of the technologies that can help to decarbonise the UK energy system and achieve net zero has been produced by researchers from the University of Strathclyde.

The easy-to-follow Energy technologies for net zero guide, published by the Institution of Energy and Technology (IET), is intended to help the public, policy makers and anyone invested in transitioning to a low-carbon future, understand the options and technologies available.

Dr James Dixon, a post-doctoral researcher at Strathclyde and lead author of the guide, said: All paths to Net Zero rely on substantial changes in technology and the way we use energy. More optimism in what technology can achieve and how cheaply it can do it reduces but never eliminates the need to change how we do things. On the other hand, the more we can bring down our energy demand, the less we are dependent on technological innovation. In other words, it de-risks the transition.

The guide also gives a unique comparative analysis of a set of seven net zero pathways to uncover what our decarbonised energy system both supply and demand in 2050 is likely to look like.

The A-Z guide covers every main Net Zero energy technology from how energy can be produced from sustainable and renewable sources, to how it can be used via low-carbon travel choices and how homes are heated.

Keith Bell, a professor of energy systems at Strathclyde and co-author, added: The fantastic reductions in the cost of energy from electricity produced from wind and solar and the efficiencies of things like electric vehicles and heat pumps mean that much greater reliance on renewables in future makes a huge amount of sense. However, it also raises challenges around the variability of wind and solar and the need for energy storage and flexibility of demand.

The Governments Net Zero Strategy, launched this week, shows there is still a lot of work to do across many sectors. However, its a welcome statement of intent and its good to see acknowledgements of the importance of things like long-term energy storage and action on heating in buildings.

Whilst it is clear these technologies are fundamental, there is still an active part society at large needs to play in making low-carbon choices in our everyday lives. If people, policy makers and businesses understand the various options and why theyre needed, we will get greater support for a fast and fair transition to Net Zero.

Simon Edwards, Director of Governance and External Engagement at the IET, said: The transition to Net Zero will rely on people and technology. It is vital that everyone has a good understanding of how technology can make that happen, what the options are and how they work.

Technology enables us to dramatically reduce our dependence on fossil fuels by changing where our energy comes from and how we use it. However, there is a wide range of technologies that might be used and big decisions on the energy transition from policy makers still to come. This guide is intended to give the key facts, so everyone can become more informed about the decisions they make, as well as the pathways the UK Government and industry may take, to reach a low carbon future.

The IETs Energy technologies for net zero guide is available for download here.

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DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Terahertz Technology Market - Forecasts from 2021 to 2026" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The global terahertz technology market is evaluated at US$294.676 million for the year 2019 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 25.93% reaching a market size of US$1,480.070 million by the year 2026.

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Terahertz radiation refers to the electromagnetic waves propagating at frequencies in the terahertz range. It is used as an indicator of the frequency of infrared, visible, and ultraviolet radiation. The use of terahertz technology is increasing because of its ability to penetrate through a wide variety of dielectric materials apart from its non-ionizing and minimal effect on the human body.

The technology is highly adopted in the pharmaceutical sector over the years. Moreover, Dental caries or tooth decay is one of the most common human disorders. Caries proceed by the creation of a subsurface lesion in the enamel. Terahertz imaging can distinguish between the different types of tissue in a human tooth; detect caries at an early stage in the enamel layers of human teeth and monitor early erosion of the enamel at the surface of the tooth. The adoption of this technology into several sectors will drive the market during the forecast period.

The market has been significantly driven by the increasing health expenditures done by several governments in order to enhance the technological advancements in the sector.

The advent of COVID-19 had a positive impact on the terahertz technology market given the rise in the applications in the healthcare sector during the year 2020. With the outbreak of the COVID-19, the terahertz technology market is expected to witness growth with its major application in healthcare, biomedical, and security application.

The technology has been rapidly adopted in the pharmaceutical sector over the years. Firstly, to determine coating integrity and thickness, detect and identify localized chemical or physical structure. Additionally, the technology is also being used to detect impurities. The manufacturing of pharmaceutical products is a highly monitored process that requires strict quality regulations. If the final product fails to meet the standard set by regulatory agencies, then the whole batch is destroyed. This encourages the pharmaceutical industry to work on batch-processing techniques. Typically, pharmaceutical companies manufacture a finished product and then use laboratories to analyze a proportion of the batch to verify the quality of their product. Terahertz radiation has the ability to obtain information on chemical and physical structures and is able to accomplish this in real-time in a non-destructive form. This shows potential for the pharmaceutical industry as it is able to specifically determine the structure and properties of the sample to test, such as the bioavailability, manufacturability, purification, stability, dissolution rate, solubility, and other performance characteristics of the drug.

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1. Introduction

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Dynamics

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. Terahertz Technology Market Analysis, by Type

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Terahertz Imaging

5.3. Terahertz Communication System

5.4. Terahertz Spectroscopy

6. Terahertz Technology Market Analysis, by Sources

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Laser Sources

6.3. Semiconductor Sources

7. Terahertz Technology Market Analysis, by End-user Application

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Healthcare

7.3. Food & Agriculture

7.4. Defense & Security

7.5. Others

8. Terahertz Technology Market Analysis, by Geography

9. Competitive Environment and Analysis

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Vendor Competitiveness Matrix

10. Company Profiles

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As the clock approaches 8:20 a.m. at London Towne Elementary School, sixth-grader Taylor Martinez-Rodriguez, the anchor of the Morning News, sits in front of a green screen practicing her scripts. She does one last check of her posture and the teleprompter begins to roll. Its showtime. Taylor leads the Pledge of Allegiance on a stream that is broadcast into every classroom. After a few announcements, its time for the first video. Taylor emphatically declares Roll the tape! and the video starts perfectly on cue.

That tape is actually a video that is rolled by fellow sixth-grader Samantha Interiano Davila on a computer. Tapes havent been used in the news industry for years, as technology has advanced and new equipment has become available; and thats exactly what happened this year in the Centreville school. The students are using a brand new system that allows them to use Zoom to stream the newscast into classrooms. Before this year, physical cables were strewn into TVs or projectors so students could tune in. The upgraded software also allows the student production team to get more creative and find new ways to showcase the daily news.

I like doing my job because I like working with technology, sixth-grader Lieimy Hernandez-Lopez said. I get to experience new buttons.

Librarian Megan Carnahan has been a part of the operation since she started 18 years ago. She says the news has transformed over the years, and the students are always quick to adapt to the new technology. Thats especially true this year, as the pandemic forced students to become even more technologically savvy.

I think its great to see them get excited about something! Carnahan said. Last week Lieimy discovered something in the software that we hadn't seen. It was a way to get the screen larger for the audience to see. So when she discovered that she was super excited and called us all over to look. I get excited when they are excited about their job.

The daily show runs about five to seven minutes, and is made up of content generated from students, teachers and staff from around the school. The students involved in production all have different roles that work together to create the newscast. Teamwork is an important part of making it all happen.

My favorite part is that there are pieces to every job and the computers are the most important, said Samantha Interiano Davila. The challenge is keeping the timing right, for example if the anchor says something when shes supposed to and Im on the wrong slide, it can mess everything up.

I kind of want to work one day in the news one day because it's fun, said Mohamed-Saad Moataz, who runs the teleprompter.

My favorite part is doing the sound, said Tristan Thompson. If there was no sound, you wouldn't be able to hear! The audio would be too high or too low.

The high-tech London Towne production has become a leading example within FCPS, with other schools reaching out for help improving their own morning news. The three London Towne staff sponsors have held virtual meetings with other school news sponsors and they have also hosted a few visitors to observe the show in action.

Taylor Martinez-Rodriguez wants to be a reporter or anchor when shes older. She says working with the student news has helped her build social skills.

When I first started, I got more nervous thinking about it ahead of time but when I actually got to do it I wasnt as nervous, Taylor added.

Carnahan echoed that, saying shes seen shy students come out of their shell and find new confidence through their work at the Morning News. She says she hopes some of these students take what they learn here to possibly pursue a career in journalism one day. But she also says the newscast is a great way for students to take on a leadership role at school, make new friends, and build community.

Now that it's easy for everyone to access it through Zoom in the morning, the entire school watches it daily, and everyone can find out what were doing. Everyone is on the same page. So I think it creates a great sense of community.

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Female Executives and Leaders to be Honored for Their Impact and Achievements

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Women in Technology International (WITI), the leading organization for the advancement and inclusion of women in business and technology, today announced its eight inductees into the 2021 Women in Technology Hall of Fame. The honorees will be inducted during WITI's 2021 Digital Inclusivity Summit, to be held virtually on Dec. 7-8.

The 2021 distinguished inductees are:

* Arundhati Bhattacharya, CEO & Chairperson, Salesforce India

* Lisa P. Jackson, Vice President of Environment, Policy, & Social Initiatives, Apple

* Olu Maduka, Chair & Founding Board Member, Women in Energy, Oil & Gas

* Karen Quintos, Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer, Dell Technologies [ret.]

* Angie Ruan, Vice President, Engineering, Chime

* Lisa T. Su, Ph.D., President & CEO, Advanced Micro Devices

* Kara Swisher, Editor-at-Large, New York Media; Contributing Writer, New York Times Opinion

* Tae Yoo, Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Corporate Social Responsibility, Cisco

Inductees' backgrounds and accomplishments can be found at http://www.witi.com/2021halloffame.

The Women in Technology Hall of Fame Award, considered one of the most prestigious honors for women in technology, was established in 1996 to recognize, honor, and promote the outstanding contributions women make to the technological communities that improve society and business. Recipients are also acknowledged for demonstrating a commitment to supporting and mentoring women and girls in STEM worldwide. To see a complete list of past honorees and to register for WITI's 2021 Digital Inclusivity Summit, visit witi.com/halloffame/.

"These accomplished women join a distinguished group of 125 other WITI Hall of Fame inductees who have demonstrated a deep commitment to advancing the technology sector and making a positive impact on how society values STEM contributions of women," said Michelle Bailey, CEO of WITI. "For the last quarter-century, this independent prestigious honor has set a standard for excellence that is even more relevant now as we consider the ongoing challenges faced by women and communities of color in the technology space, workforce, and society."

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Founded in 1989 by Carolyn Leighton, WITI is committed to empowering innovators, inspiring future generations and building inclusive cultures, globally. WITI is redefining the way women and men collaborate to drive innovation and business growth and is helping corporate partners create and foster gender-inclusive cultures. A leading authority of women in technology and business, WITI has been advocating and recognizing women's contributions in the industry for more than 30 years. The organization delivers leading-edge programs and platforms for individuals and companies designed to empower professionals, boost competitiveness and cultivate partnerships, globally. WITI's ecosystem includes more than three million women and men in technology, 60 networks, and 300 partners.

To learn more, please visit witi.com and follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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A Need for Ongoing Support and Long-Term Transformation

Despite these dramatic shifts, it is rare for institutions to provide the continual developmental support necessary to promote transformational teaching.

Two types of instructional technology professional development opportunities often exist: mandated training to push out discrete information (new systems training, privacy, etc.) and optional workshops focused on specific instructional challenges. Often, the latter are hosted by teaching and learning centers, IT groups or curriculum and instructional support groups.

While one-off workshops may target specific practices, they rarely inspire holistic transformation. In addition, the technologies we adopt and integrate continually change, which requires a continual process of relearning the tools. It is assumed that faculty members will return for additional support or put the pieces together on their own, but that may not happen as often as necessary.

When institutional stakeholders and faculty overvalue just-in-time learning models, it becomes challenging to transform teaching. Targeted workshops solve targeted problems, but they arent a strategy for long-term transformation.

If our goal is to realize the full potential of hybrid or online learning, the focus should be on helping faculty move beyond the initial skill set established during the past year and a half, and on promoting reflection regarding beliefs about teaching and learning in conjunction with evidence-based practices.

MORE ON EDTECH: Colleges innovate to support at-risk students.

Professional development opportunities need to be many things: robust, yet scalable; just-in-time, yet anticipatory; digestible, but comprehensive. We know that instructors gain self-efficacy through practice and through vicarious experience. By establishing a range of learning opportunities that offer time for practice and reflection, in combination with learning communities and mentorship, we can create transformative learning experiences for faculty.

While high-touch models for faculty development can be challenging to scale, early investment in such opportunities can establish faculty champions who model effective teaching practices, mentor novice faculty and distribute knowledge over time. By creating a variety of learning opportunities that promote instructors reflection on their use of technology throughout various phases of teaching, along with opportunities to share and learn from other faculty, instructors will have the building blocks they need to transform their teaching with technology.

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